ASU Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems

Check out our new blog post from grad student Yaquana Williams to learn about how Justice Brothers Ranch is reshaping citrus in Arizona through #innovation and #cooperation: globalfutures.asu.edu/food/news/stor…

Digging deep into #education at Echo Canyon! Read about our graduate student’s visit to Echo Canyon School Garden and how learning from nature can shape a more #sustainable future. Check out the full story by student Alexandra Rivas here: globalfutures.asu.edu/food/news/stor…

Behind the scenes on leafy greens! Don’t miss grad student Maddie Morales' blog post on what she learned during our 2023 #AZImmersive at Nature Betteravia Farms with Mike Pasquinelli: globalfutures.asu.edu/food/news/stor…

Join us April 16th for a behind-the-scenes look at local #organicfarming and #animalhusbandry at Blue Sky Organic Farms! Strap on your boots 🤠 and get ready for a farm tour, lunch, insightful presentations, and engaging discussions. RSVP now: bit.ly/organic-fieldd…

Don’t miss our upcoming info session on securing a federal job! You’ll get advice for the job search, application and interview tips, and other useful guidance. Learn more and RSVP here: asuevents.asu.edu/event/how-land…

At Oatman Flats Ranch, #sustainable land management isn’t just a practice; it’s a philosophy. They are working to cultivate a future where nature and communities thrive alongside agriculture. Read the full story by graduate student Carolyn Hosannah: globalfutures.asu.edu/food/news/stor…

Exciting summer internship opportunity! Become a USDA #NextGen intern & work with impactful organizations in #sustainablefoodsystems. Interns will network with professionals & gain practical skills for fulfilling careers. Apply by April 18th, 3pm AZ time: bit.ly/4cpgcEl

If you plan on applying to one of our #sustainablefoodsystems #graduate programs, make sure to submit your application by April 1st to be considered for scholarships! Learn more and apply with the link: globalfutures.asu.edu/food/graduate/

Sinagua Malt is brewing up innovation through conservation! 🍺🌾 Don’t miss our new blog post by graduate student Aaron Poplack on what his cohort learned about Sinagua Malt’s river conservation efforts during the 2023 #AZImmersive: globalfutures.asu.edu/food/news/stor…

Curious about a career in #foodsystems? 🌟 Join us virtually on March 29th at 1-2:30pm AZ time! Hear from industry professionals, including Mary Rochelle, Kaysey England, Jacob DeFant, and Kiesha Tatem. All are welcome - register now! specialevents.asu.edu/793440

🥦Join us on Tuesday, March 26th, as the Swette Center teams up with Pitchfork Pantry for an eye-opening panel discussion on tackling #foodinsecurity on college campuses! Attendees can participate virtually or in person. 🎟️ RSVP for the panel: bit.ly/asutabletalk

Exciting news! Today, #USDA implemented the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (#SOE) final rule to enhance oversight and enforcement of the #organic label. We advocated for this policy update in two of our reports on organic! Read more about SOE here: ams.usda.gov/rules-regulati…

#TrueCostAccounting, a research priority at the Swette Center, is an innovative method for determining true costs and benefits of food production. Uncover more about #TCA with Executive Director Kathleen Merrigan’s insightful article on The Conversation: bit.ly/3ViZG2Q

We are #hiring for a Food Systems Research Management Analyst to join our team. In this position, you will take on various duties in #research, #education & #outreach to help advance the Swette Center’s mission. Apply by March 29th at 3pm AZ time! bit.ly/3InqQ0J

Useful reading from @katmerrigan, director @FoodSystemsASU, on the landscape and ecological harms of fertiliser use in the USA and how natural solutions can mitigate the challenges of supply bottlenecks: theconversation.com/fertilizer-pri…

The True Cost of Food Is Far Higher Than What You Spend at the Checkout Counter -- The Conversation @katmerrigan @FoodSystemsASU #truecost #foodwaste #GHG #agriculture #subsidies bit.ly/3Te9xFA

We sipped sustainably at Alcantara Vineyard! Check out Hayley Hunter’s blog about her experience at the vineyard during our 2023 #AZImmersive: globalfutures.asu.edu/food/news/stor…

Tune in and turn up the volume on our first podcast episode now available on Spotify! Listen to our graduate students as they explore #sustainableagriculture and #foodpolicy in Arizona here: open.spotify.com/episode/3jksDM…

Meet our #USDA #NextGen interns! These undergraduate students were selected for the first round of internships through our #USDANextGen program and will engage in meaningful work with local organizations contributing to the future of food. Learn more at globalfutures.asu.edu/food/usda-next…

For the 4th year in a row, it is a privilege to be recognized by @foodtank as an organization that is working towards #just and #resilient food systems! Visit the link to read about the 124 amazing groups that are transforming food and agriculture: foodtank.com/news/2023/12/f…